A usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other means from one person, station, or group to another.

从一个人、一站或一群人传给另一人、另一站或另一群人的以书面、信号或其他方式传送的，通常是较短的消息。

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A usually short narrative making an edifying or cautionary point and often employing as characters animals that speak and act like human beings.

寓言一种通常短小的故事，用来表示启发或谨慎的观点，常利用说话或有人的行为的动物为角色。

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I live just a mile away, so I can usually be available on short notice.

我就住在一英里远，所以我通常接到通知就能到。

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Acute pain happens fast and usually lasts a short time.

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It consists of a promise to pay, usually denominated in currency, and there are both long-term and short-term debt instruments.

是一种付款承诺,通常是货币支付形式,有长期债券,以及短期债券

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Its original aim was to, in effect, create flash mobs at participating businesses which would offer a coupon for a short time, usually 24 hours.

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Failure of a test usually means an instant short spell in jail, and it is hoped that such a dramatic sentence will shock people out of re-offending - thereby reducing long-term prison numbers and cutting off alcohol-related crime at the source.

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The sculptures usually have a short lifespan, since Nagorka generally goes to work in the aisles without prior permission from store officials.

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